Foundation of Light

Sir Tim Rice is bringing his My Life in Musicals show to the Sunderland Empire.

Sir Tim Rice brings show to city to support Foundation of Light

North East Parkies United get ready for action at St George's Park.

Foundation's Parkinson's team take part in tournament at FA base

The Women's Rugby World Cup.

Women's Rugby World Cup to go on display at SAFC Fanzone

SAFC players Salis Abdul Samed and Enzo Le Fee visit the Beacon of Light for World Book Day.

Watch SAFC stars reveal favourite childhood books on World Book Day

Sid the Shark will be appearing in Sunderland as part of the Bite Back Week initiative.

Bite Back against loan sharks as week long initiative comes to city

Alfie Evans (left) and Joe Hay at the Beacon of Light before they set off on their fundraising run to Hillsborough in Sheffield.

SAFC fans start quadruple marathon fundraising run to Hillsborough

Aji Alese with PFA Community Liaison Executive Ben Parker.

SAFC's Aji Alese 'proud' to be PFA ambassador for work with Foundation

Siblings Jackson and Isobelle Nockels, 13 and nine, met (clockwise from top left: Dan Neil, Romain Mundle, Mike Dodds and Dennis Cirkin.

Sunderland AFC open training session draws 2,500 young fans

There is no shortage of summer activities at the Beacon of Light.

Families raise over £5,000 for Foundation of Light

Dan Ballard and Dan Neil, the two tallest people in this picture, delighted youngsters at the Beacon of Light.

Young SAFC fans thrilled to meet their idols Ballard and Neil

There's all sorts going on at the Beacon of Light's Family Fun Day this month.

Another family fun day at SAFC Beacon of Light

Gentoo's family fun day was a smash hit with the kids.

Kids loved the Gentoo fun day

Youngsters were delighted to meet the former Lioness.

Jill Scott at Foundation of Light summer holiday courses

There will be a host of indoor and outdoor activities at the Beacon of Light.

Free family fun day for Gentoo customers

Winners: clockwise from top left, Terri-Ann Senior (with tutor Leanne Somerville), Millie Hunter, Jason King and Joel Swan.

Foundation of Light recognises 'outstanding students'

Inside the new Yard Nine coffee shop

The new coffee shop is planning on going the whole nine yards.

Katy Wheeler

The panel consisted of SAFC hierarchy.

Speakman talks at 'Fixtures Breakfast'

Foundation of Light's summer holiday activities are from July 22.

Foundation of Light's announces summer holidays programme

Sunderland 1973 legend Dick Malone attended the book's official launch.

Sunderland's 1973 glory recaptured in new memorabilia book

The Overtones to perform at Foundation of Light's Gala Dinner

Foundation of Light's walking football sessions are making a difference for those living with Parkinson's disease.

SAFC Foundation keeping Parkinson's community social and active

Sir Bob Murray and Sir David Harrison at the Beacon of Light.

SAFC Foundation to continue education and skills partnership

Sunderland footballers Dan Ballard and Pierre Ekwah are at the back of the crowd for World Book Day at the Beacon of Light.

SAFC stars read with children to help mark World Book Day

From left: Lesley Spuhler of the Foundation, Sunderland players Jenson Seelt and Anthony Patterson, with Irene Hays.

Hays Travel's shirt support for SAFC charity at QPR game

Bob Murray presents Foundation of Light, MD Jamie Wright with a cheque for £100,000 at the Stadium of Light.

Sir Bob Murray raises £100,000 - and counting - for SAFC charity

SAFC fans can help to shape a nostalgia project.

Search for female Sunderland fans to share their 1950s-1970s memories

Salvation Army Community Manager Graham Wharton joins SAFC stars Luke O'Nien, Dennis Cirkin and Pierre Ekwah to collect donations at the Academy of Light.

SAFC stars helped ensure children didn't go without this Christmas

Black Cats players helped to show the true meaning of Christmas.

Neil Fatkin

Sir Bob Murray at his last book signing.

Sir Bob Murray reflects on 2023 at Foundation of Light

Jewison Bennette and Mason Burstow show off their football designs with children from St Mary's Catholic Primary School.

SAFC stars get creative with children at the Beacon of Light

Sir Bob Murray at his last book signing.

Bob Murray asks fans to break £100k sales as funds go to Foundation

SAFC star Trai Hume is among those pictured with award winner Jessica Hunter.

Star-studded SAFC Foundation awards night

A CGI image released to show how the new Beamish Football Centre will look.

'Star-making' football centre to get £1.6million new home

Business and charity leaders taking part in the CEO Sleepout at the Stadium of Light.

SAFC chief joins business leaders in charity Stadium of Light Sleepout

Sunderland AFC's charitable arm, the Foundation of Light, is running a writing competition to honour the late sports author Lance Hardy.

Sunderland’s Foundation of Light writing comp to honour loved author

Sir Bob Murray's verdict on ex-owner Ellis Short

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Louis-Dreyfus' investment 'blueprint' as SAFC owner makes SoL plans

Tore Andre Flo during his Sunderland days

Ex-Sunderland man 'wasn't bothered' about club after Rangers transfer

The book signing session takes place at noon at the Stadium of Light club shop.

Former SAFC chairman Bob Murray to sign copies of his new book

The former Sunderland AFC chairman will appear at a talk-in to promote his autobiography at the stadium on October 11.

Sir Bob Murray to give talk at Stadium of Light ahead of new book launch

Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham is backing the Foundation's Heart on Your Sleeve campaign.

SAFC's new health scheme

Bob Murray's charity fundraising autobiography, I'd Do It All Again, is out on October 12.

Former Sunderland chairman Sir Bob Murray's new book to support SAFC charity

Reds' yoga day is on Saturday, August 19.

Salon's yoga day for Sunderland AFC charity

SAFC Foundation wants walkers for charity hike

A County Durham household shows its support ahead of the cup final. Photograph: Julian Germain

SAFC's Foundation of Light and University of Sunderland launch FA Cup exhibition

Families have been taking part in the annual Reindeer Dash at the Bridges in Sunderland.

Eight fantastic festive photographs of families enjoying the Reindeer Dash

Alexander Walker.

Sunderland teen ready to take part in BBC Children In Need Rickshaw Challenge wi...

FAMILY FUN DAY ...Foundation of Light.

See scores of families having fun at Foundation of Light free community day

Visitors can lift the League One play offs trophy

Have your photo taken with League One play off trophy at family fun day

Foundation of Light head of Football in the Community, David Dowson , showing some of the free ingredients provided to children as part of the charity's holiday hunger initiative.

Foundation of Light looks to tackle holiday hunger

The Beacon of Light has suspended sporting activities

Coronavirus: Sports activity suspended at Sunderland's Beacon of Light

From left to right – Lt. Col. Andy Black, Sunderland AFC legend Kevin Ball, Cllr Michael Mordey and Foundation of Light’s Jamie Wright. Credit: Foundation of Light / Alan Hewson

British Army soldiers to help promote physical and mental wellbeing

Youngsters at the Foundation of Light.

KIM MCGUINNESS: How ball games can help fight crime in our community

Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United have teamed up in a bid to improve the region's mental health.

Football rivalry put aside in mental health drive

SAFC Players with mascots and fans in SAFC FanZone

Sunderland AFC fans band together to raise more than £16K for Foundation of Ligh...

Footballers at the Every Player Counts programme at the Beacon of Light. Coach Jamie Wilson is front left beside Stuart Goshawk, CEO of Wembley National Stadium Trust.

SAFC launches disabled football scheme

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